Aircraft Leading Edge

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, operating through the Air Force Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, is conducting market research for the manufacture of Aircraft Leading Edge spares (Part Number L2102002-001, NSN 1560-01-225-1800 EK) for the B-1 Aircraft platform. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis issued for research purposes to identify potential sources capable of performing new manufacture of this airframe structural component. Qualified vendors must possess comprehensive capabilities including component procurement, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, shipping, supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, and management of diminishing manufacturing sources. The government is accepting responses from all business types, including large businesses, small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) certified firms, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone businesses, and women-owned small businesses. The response deadline is May 8, 2026, and interested vendors must select the "Add Me to Interested Vendors" option and submit a completed Source Approval Request (SAR) package through DoD SAFE to the specified email addresses.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and represents a new spares buy with an estimated requirement of 116,650.81 units at $142 per unit, totaling approximately $16.56 million. No incumbent contractor is identified in this market research notice, and unit prices will be established at contract award. Work will be performed at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, with the requirement falling under NAICS Code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. It is important to note that this Sources Sought Synopsis is for market research purposes only; no solicitation is currently available, no funds are currently obligated, and the government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice alone. Interested potential sources should direct technical inquiries regarding the Source Approval Request process to AFSC/SB at afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil.